Alendronic acid Prescribing at WEST COKER SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
792
Total Quantity
3,176
NHS Cost
£718
vs National Avg
+5.6%

WEST COKER SURGERY prescribed 792 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £718 to the NHS. This is 5.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
65

Prescribing Details

Total Items792
Total Quantity3,176
Total NHS Cost£718
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+5.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice792 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+5.6% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.